Senior Researcher, Employment and Economic Opportunity
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American Institutes for ResearchEducation research
This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.Part-TimeSenior
Salary57.2 - 63.7 USD per hour
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Job Details
- Experience
- Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementMarket Research
Requirements
- Hold a master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Have deep knowledge of NAEP content, procedures, and operations.
- Have experience working with the Department of Education, including the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
- Have experience reviewing national education reports for U.S. audiences.
- Have experience collaborating and coordinating with the federal government to conduct assessments and surveys.
- Bring extensive knowledge of reading content and assessment systems and operations.
- Have experience leading cross-functional teams on federally funded research projects.
- Demonstrate project management skills, including timeline tracking, risk identification, and managing competing priorities.
- Demonstrate interpersonal and relationship management skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds.
- Be able to work independently, take ownership of complex tasks with minimal supervision, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners in a virtual work environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct cyclical technical reviews of NAEP data files, data companions, technical documentation, the Nation’s Report Card, and other NAEP products and publications.
- Support management of the NAEP Validity Panel through technical reviews and advisory support.
- Support NAEP assessment systems activities by attending update meetings, tracking bugs and known issues, participating in milestone and user acceptance testing reviews, and coordinating with project staff.
- Review NAEP Reading assessment items, passages, and related materials for content quality and alignment, and provide feedback throughout development and review cycles.
- Lead business development activities, including proposal management and writing, market research, and capture planning.
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